For some reason a lot of people look for a reset button when a new year arrives. What about you? What kinds of things do you want to change? More exercise? More family time? Better health? I have a few thoughts before I share my New Years crossword. In terms of our overall society I think it would be good if we had: Less junk food and more nutritious food Less "couch potato"-ing and more staying active Less griping and more positive personal action Less hoarding and more shar

So many wonderful Christmas carols and hymns . . . and so little time! I trust you have already heard and sung many of the classic Christmas songs that explain the love story of the Creator God's amazing love for the people of this world and Jesus becoming one of us (Immanuel) at "the fullness of time." My crossword for Christmas reminds us of one the most famous classic carols now sung throughout the Christian world. In Spanish we remember a night of peace (noche de paz), in

How about a language quiz rather than a crossword as a Christmas puzzler for you? Can you name 10 or more of the 27 languages on my Christmas card greeting? Go ahead and ask your friends and family to help you. (You can see the list of languages here )

Christmas offers "Joy to the World" because "The Lord is come"! The third Sunday in Advent (a time of preparation for Christmas) highlights the world's need for JOY. I trust my crossword puzzle encourages you and provides some thoughts to share with your family and friends. Print the puzzle or see (and print) the solution

Some churches designate the second Sunday in Advent as a day to remember the peace that is found in Jesus. I hope this puzzle helps you and your family prepare to welcome the Prince of Peace. Print the puzzle or the solution .

The 1st week of the Christian Advent season often focuses on the expectation that the Light of the world is coming soon, even though we wait in darkness. You can print the puzzle or the solution here and share the crossword with your family and friends.

Christians around the world celebrate a special time of pre-Christmas preparation. I have 4 crosswords prepared for you and your family to think about this time of waiting and anticipation. I hope you enjoy taking a break from the often hectic shopping season to reflect on what we are really waiting for . . . Print the puzzle or the solution

Are you waiting for the 27th to be thankful? No way! It's never too early to solve my annual holiday crossword. You can also share the puzzle with your family and friends. Print the puzzle or see the solution here.

A crossword to hono(u)r those who have served in the Armed Forces Print the puzzle or the solution

Here's a crossword that has what is called a "wordtree" structure. I have circled four spaces in five entries. When you solve the puzzle (correctly) you will reveal a type of pattern based on the vowel sounds in the 4-letter words. Print the puzzle or the solution

And many people thought I had forgotten about your dire need for crosswords! Celebrate October 31 with some scary ideas from my mind about the tradition of wandering the streets at night concealing your identity searching for candy . . . Print the puzzle or the solution .

Once again around the sun and it's time for nights to get a bit longer day after day. Must be time for my summer crossword :-) Print the...

Another day to remember an important person in our society. I'll skip all the explanations and move right on to this holiday's honored...

Time for a little flag waving to start the summer. Here's my annual tribute to the US flag. It still symbolizes unity based on the...

As a son and a husband I have always been encouraged to honor mothers. Maybe you need a crossword puzzle to remind you of a few of the...

Ready or not the times are a-changing once again. Here's my crossword tribute to the event coming up on March 9. Print the puzzle or the...

I assume we all have a somewhat minimal understanding of the many interesting stories about the men who have been elected as POTUS over...

It's that time of year again when we see lots of red hearts in shop windows, at coffee shops, in the media, etc. So let's think about all...

Seasons come and seasons go. "Sunrise; Sunset: Swiftly fly the years . . ." Geocentric or heliocentric. It seems like humans have always...

The annual holiday on the 3rd Monday of January deserves a crossword puzzle! Here's my contribution. Print the puzzle or the solution ...